© Ulmo
© Ulmo
20 Schilling Hochosterwitz Castle
| Aluminium-nickel-bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 8 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1983-1993 |
| Value | 20 Schilling (20 ATS) |
| Currency | Second Schilling (1945-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium-nickel-bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
The huge castle on the top of the mountain is one of the most impressive buildings of Carinthia. In the lower right of the coin is the coat of arms of Carinthia and the German word "Kärnten" with the year of the mintage, circled by the words "Burg Hochosterwitz". To the right of the shield the engraver's name.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BURG HOCHOSTERWITZ
BODLAK
KARNTEN
1983
Translation:
Hochosterwitz Castle
Carinthia
Engraver: Kurt Bodlak
Edge
19 incuse dots in 9 groups of 2 or 3 (KM#2960.1), or smooth edge (KM#2960.2).
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